A brand new research and development center for (EVs) and EV chargers has opened in Brooklyn, New York. electric vehicles The Synop Charge Lab, an interactive facility which will serve as an epicenter for interoperability testing spanning all chargers, telematics, and electric vehicles, was announced on October 10 by , a software platform for EVs. Synop According to the company, they chose Brooklyn for the site of the new R&D center for the abundance of n the New York City metropolitan area, and the opportunity to collaborate with local companies in the thriving regional ecosystem. tech talent i The new space will also serve as a headquarters for Synop’s operations in New York. Accessible to both Synop’s team and collaborative partners, the lab offers an environment conducive to rapid product prototyping and live simulations of EV charging in authentic scenarios. “Opening the Charge Lab is an exciting new chapter in the company’s history,” said Synop CEO Gagan Dhillon. “The research and development that we can do hands-on with partners at this facility represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing enterprise software for the EV fleet industry.” Synop works with commercial vehicle fleets, such as school buses or shipping trucks, to help them quickly adopt EVs into their fleets. The company serves as a bridge between commercial fleet operators and local energy companies, helping both better manage infrastructure for electric vehicles. New York State has to transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and New York City saw a 44% increase in EV registrations from 2021 to 2022, according to the Department of Transportation, as by . However, just 2% of the city’s 1.9 million registered vehicles are electric, so there is still a long way to go to achieve the State’s goals. committed reported City Limits Mayor Eric Adams in January the addition of 1,000 new electric vans to replace gasoline-powered vehicles in the city’s fleet. announced Synop’s leaders see the initiative as a means to help push the city toward a more electric future. “We envision the Synop Charge Lab becoming an integral part of the Brooklyn community,” said Synop Chief Commercial Officer Mark Braby. This article was originally published by in Stiven Cartagena The Sociable.

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